Weatherby is a name you trust when it comes to quality hunting rifles. The Vanguard Series 2 Range Certified rifles are no exception to that rule. Range Certified rifles are hand picked and test fired at the factory to ensure that you receive only the highest quality rifle. The end result of this process is a rifle with a factory shot target signed by Ed Weatherby certifying the rifle passed the most rigorous accuracy test's with flying colors. Furthermore the hinged floorplate of the rifle will sport the Range Certified engraving for all to admire. This particular rifle is a Varmint version utilizing a little shorter heavier profile barrel, and beavertail forearm.
Specifications and features : Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Range Certified Varmint bolt action rifle VTS308NR2O
.308 Winchester
22" cold hammer forged heavy barrel (#3 contour)
Barrel features a matte bead blasted blued finish
1:12" twist
5 + 1 round internal capacity
Hinged floorplate with Range Certified engraving
Factory shot target signed by Ed Weatherby
Weatherby SUB-MOA Guarantee with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition
3 position safety
Cocking indicator
One piece machined bolt
One piece machined receiver with integral recoil lug
Match quality two-stage trigger "creep free"
Trigger is adjustable down to 2.5lbs
Lightweight alloy trigger housing
Fluted bolt body with 3 gas ports
Fully enclosed bolt sleeve
Free floated barrel with recessed target crown
CNC machined aluminum bedding plates
Monte Carlo synthetic stock with Beavertail forearm
Pachmayr decelerator recoil pad
Overall length 42"
Overall weight 8.75 lbs
Length of pull 13.62"
Drop at comb .75"
Drop at heel 1.5"
Monte Carlo .625"
Green stock with black spiderwebs
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 308 Winchester (7.62x51 NATO) was introduced by in 1952. Based on the T65 experimental military cartridge, Winchester essentially jumped the gun with the civilian introduction; the 7.62x51 wasn't officially adopted (or named) until 1954. The military's intent was to create a shorter cartridge that would fit into a lighter version of the M1 Garand. This was successful beyond their wildest dreams: The 308 Winchester is essentially a 30-06 case greatly shortened to 2.015-inch, but it lags only about 100 feet per second behind the 30-06 in velocity, and with it shorter, more efficient case it tends to be more accurate. The 308 is suitable for any hunting for which the 30-06 is suitable--which means almost anything in the world short of large, dangerous game. The 308 is a standard chambering among most manufacturers and is found in all action types. Factory loads are legion, including a wide selection of very accurate match loads. — Craig Boddington
